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Mediacom Low-Income Internet: Low-cost, high-speed internet from another great Connect2Compete partner
$50/MONTH DISCOUNT ON ALL INTERNET: For a limited time only, EVERY internet service provider is now offering government-mandated discounts of up to $50 per month towards broadband service plus one-time discounts of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Enroll now to get these great benefits.
If one child in your home qualifies for the National School Lunch Program, you can qualify for affordable broadband service.
If you earn under $30,000 per year and lack access to the internet at home, you’re not alone. Only 45% of low-income families are in the same boat. And that’s a real American tragedy. It means adults in those homes can neither find and apply for jobs nor contact medical professionals. And it means their children run a real risk of falling behind in school.
Mediacom, the nation’s tenth largest cable television company, has come to the rescue by participating in the Connect2Compete program. Connect2Compete is a coalition of private companies and not-for-profit organizations working hard to eliminate the Digital Divide that separates needy Americans from wealthy Americans.
If any child in your household is eligible for the National School Lunch Program and if you live in areas serviced by Mediacom (parts of 23 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin), you may be able to sign up for high-speed broadband internet service in your home for just $9.95 per month.
The program is very similar to the well-known Internet Essentials, the low-income, high-speed internet program offered by cable TV behemoth Comcast.
Please keep in mind that cable television systems are often provided by completely different companies in adjacent cities and even in different parts of the same city. In fact, you may have a different cable company than your neighbors right across the street. So it’s up to you to figure out who your cable television provider is and if they offer the inexpensive Connect2Compete program.
If you’re live in an area served by Mediacom, congratulations! You may be able eligible for its low-income internet program. (See below for a “complete” list of areas covered by Mediacom.)
Are you eligible for $9.95 per month high-speed internet?
Mediacom is one of the many cable television companies that participate in a program called Connect2Compete, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the Digital Divide between America’s rich and poor. This comes as outstanding news to tens of thousands of financially-struggling families who live in the Mediacom coverage area.
You are eligible if you can say yes to the following questions:
Do you live in an area in which Mediacom offers internet service?
Does at least one child living in your household qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches through the National School Lunch Program?
Have you been without Mediacom internet service for at least three months?
If you’re a former Mediacom customer, have you paid all their bills?
If you’re a former Mediacom customer, have you unreturned all the company’s equipment?
If you’re a current Mediacom cable television customer, but haven’t been a Mediacom internet customer for at least 90 days, you’re eligible.
Mediacom Low-Income Internet customers may take advantage of this great offer for the bargain price of just $9.95 per month for up to two years. The only catch? At least one child in the household must remain eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.
Once enrolled, Connect2Compete participants will be able to continue receiving internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax for two years as long as at least one child in their household continues to receive free or reduced-price lunch program. But that doesn’t mean you get booted off the program after 24 months. To continue on the program, you merely have to re-qualify under the very same guidelines.
Computers for as little as $142 and lots of other extras, too
Mediacom’s Low-Cost Internet program gives you download speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps. And while that may not be fast enough to download lots of videos, it’s certainly is fast enough to help parents find jobs online and to help kids do their homework online.
We’ve heard lots of potential customers say, “But what good is internet access if we can’t afford a computer?” No problem. Connect2Compete and Mediacom have a solution. Qualifying families will also be able to purchase a computer laptop computers as low as $162 and tablets as low as $142. They come loaded with Microsoft Office, which should give you the ability to do everything you need to do with a home computer. You also get free, fast shipping. And finally, each computer comes with a 90-day warranty.
Potential customers also say, “I don’t know how to use a computer and this internet is a mystery to me.” Again, no problem. Because Connect2Compete and the Mediacom Low-Cost Internet program comes with free basic computer and basic internet training. These free courses can will turn you into an internet wiz before you know it.
One warning: You’ll get dinged for using extra gigs
Mediacom spells out pretty clearly that your internet usage is regulated and that you’ll pay extra if you exceed the permissible levels. That being said, the company offers 150 Gigabytes per month per account and that should be plenty unless you’re downloading full length feature films every night. Here’s how Mediacom spells out the specifics on its website:
“Includes Mediacom Connect2Compete residential service plan that provides a usage allowance of up to 150 Gigabytes per monthly billing cycle. Greater usage will result in additional charges of $10, excluding taxes and fees, for every increment of up to 50 additional Gigabytes used. For example, if usage exceeds the allowance by 51 Gigabytes, an additional charge of $20 will result. Usage cannot exceed that of a typical residential customer and must conform to the requirements of the Mediacom Online ® Internet Access Service Customer and User Agreement and Mediacom’s Acceptable Use Policy. Usage allowances and Internet speeds are subject to change by Mediacom at any time. Refer to the Additional Terms and Conditions-Monthly Usage Allowance at www.mediacomcable.com for complete details of the usage allowance.”
How to Enroll
Most partners of the Connect2Compete program, require you to go to the EveryoneOn.org site to apply. But with Mediacom, you can go directly to their site:
Website: mediacomc2c.com (click on “Apply Today!” to find an application)
Phone: 855-904-2225
If you want to apply at EveryoneOn.org, here’s their contact information:
Mediacom is a cable television and communications company that serves primarily smaller markets in the midwest and southern United States. It’s Iowa’s largest cable company and Illinois’ second largest.
Mediacom, the nation’s tenth largest cable television company with 1,000,000 customers, offers cable television and high-speed internet in 23 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin
Cities in which Mediacom offers Low-Income Internet
Let’s give credit where credit is due: We complied this list using information from BroadbandNow.com, a great website that does a tremendous job covering the high speed internet industry.
Please keep in mind that cable companies constantly buy, sell and exchange municipal franchises, so what’s accurate today may not be accurate tomorrow. Whether your city is or isn’t listed as a Mediacom market, we recommend double checking just to assure that the information is correct.
ARIZONA: Apache Junction, Florence, Gilbert, Gold Canyon, Mesa, Nogales, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Rio Rico, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale
CALIFORNIA: Arvin, Bakersfield, Clearlake, Escondido, Fallbrook, Kelseyville, Lake Elsinore, Lakeport, Menifee, Perris, Ridgecrest, Sun City, Valley Center, Wildomar
DELAWARE: Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Millsboro, Milton, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford
FLORIDA: Bonifay, Cantonment, Chipley, Crestview, Defuniak Springs, Gulf Breeze, Havana, Mary Esther, Milton, Navarre, Niceville, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Quincy, Santa Rosa Beach, Tallahassee, Wewahitchka
IOWA: Altoona, Ames, Anamosa, Ankeny, Bettendorf, Boone, Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Charles City, Clear Lake, Clinton, Clive, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Creston, Davenport, Decorah, Denison, Des Moines, Dubuque, Eldridge, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Fort Madison, Glenwood, Grimes, Grinnell, Independence, Indianola, Iowa City, Johnston, Keokuk, Knoxville, Maquoketa, Marion, Marshalltown, Mason City, Mount Pleasant, Muscatine, Newton, North Liberty, Norwalk, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pella, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Spencer, Storm Lake, Urbandale, Washington, Waterloo, Waukee, Waverly, Webster City, West Des Moines
ILLINOIS: Antioch, Aurora, Batavia, Belleville, Belvidere, Benton, Bloomington, Bourbonnais, Canton, Carbondale, Carpentersville, Carterville, Champaign, Charleston, Chillicothe, Clinton, Coal City, Decatur, Dekalb, Du Quoin, Dundee, Dunlap, East Moline, East Peoria, Effingham, Elburn, Elgin, Fox Lake, Freeport, Galesburg, Geneseo, Geneva, Hampshire, Harrisburg, Harvard, Herrin, Huntley, Jacksonville, Kankakee, Kewanee, La Salle, Lincoln, Litchfield, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Macomb, Mahomet, Manteno, Marengo, Marion, Mascoutah, Mattoon, Mchenry, Mendota, Metamora, Milan, Moline, Monmouth, Montgomery, Morton, Murphysboro, Normal, North Aurora, Ottawa, Paris, Pekin, Peoria, Peru, Plano, Pontiac, Poplar Grove, Princeton, Rantoul, Robinson, Rochelle, Rock Island, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe, Saint Charles, Sandwich, South Beloit, Spring Grove, Springfield, Streator, Sugar Grove, Sycamore, Taylorville, Urbana, Vandalia, Washington, Waterloo, West Frankfort, Wilmington, Wonder Lake, Woodstock, Yorkville
INDIANA: Angola, Auburn, Bluffton, Bremen, Cedar Lake, Chesterton, Columbia City, Crown Point, Danville, Decatur, Demotte, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Goshen, Hartford City, Hebron, Huntington, Indianapolis, Kendallville, Knox, Kokomo, La Porte, Lagrange, Ligonier, Lowell, Marion, Michigan City, Middlebury, Mishawaka, Monticello, Muncie, Nappanee, New Castle, New Haven, North Manchester, Plymouth, Portage, Portland, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rochester, Scottsburg, South Bend, Syracuse, Tell City, Valparaiso, Wabash, Warsaw, Westville
KANSAS: Emporia, Gardner, Lawrence, Ottawa, Paola, Pittsburg, Spring Hill, Albany, Benton, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Columbia, Elizabethtown, Fort Thomas, Glasgow, Greenville, Hodgenville, Hopkinsville, Leitchfield, Liberty, Louisville, Mayfield, Monticello, Murray, Princeton
MARYLAND: Berlin, Ocean City, Salisbury
MINNESOTA: Alexandria, Austin, Belle Plaine, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cloquet, Delano, Duluth, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hopkins, Hutchinson, Jordan, Lakeville, Litchfield, Mankato, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Mound, New Prague, New Ulm, Northfield, Osseo, Owatonna, Prior Lake, Red Wing, Rochester, Rogers, Saint Peter, Savage, Shakopee, Virginia, Waconia, Waseca, Wayzata, Willmar, Winona, Worthington
MISSOURI: Aurora, Ava, Branson, Cameron, Carl Junction, Carthage, Columbia, Excelsior Springs, Fulton, Harrisonville, Hollister, Holts Summit, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kearney, Marshfield, Monett, Mountain Grove, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Richmond, Rogersville, Springfield, Webb City, Willard
MISSISSIPPI: Bay Saint Louis, Carriere, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Long Beach, Lucedale, Lumberton, Moss Point, Pass Christian, Perkinston, Picayune, Poplarville, Purvis, Saucier, Wiggin
NORTH CAROLINA: Ahoskie, Arden, Asheville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Cullowhee, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Fairview, Fletcher, Franklin, Greenville, Hendersonville, Hertford, Marion, Morganton, Moyock, Newland, Spruce Pine, Sylva, Washington, Waynesville, Williamston, Windsor
WISCONSIN: Berlin, Black River Falls, Burlington, De Forest, Delavan, East Troy, Eau Claire, Elkhorn, Fond Du Lac, Germantown, Jackson, Janesville, La Crosse, Lake Geneva, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Mukwonago, Neenah, New London, Onalaska, Oshkosh, Platteville, Richland Center, Sparta, Tomah, Waukesha, Waupaca, Wisconsin Dells
I’m very low income and we need internet it’s a must since covid everything is done online but I feel it’s wrong to charge for it’s data and hotspot I feel it’s just a way to rip people off if you buy it it’s not right what they do making people believe unlimited data but it’s not unlimited found out and that’s wrong charge monthly fee and should be unlimited like says it’s false advertisement thank you
As it says in our summary: “Includes Mediacom Connect2Compete residential service plan that provides a usage allowance of up to 150 Gigabytes per monthly billing cycle. Greater usage will result in additional charges of $10, excluding taxes and fees, for every increment of up to 50 additional Gigabytes used. For example, if usage exceeds the allowance by 51 Gigabytes, an additional charge of $20 will result. Usage cannot exceed that of a typical residential customer and must conform to the requirements of the Mediacom Online ® Internet Access Service Customer and User Agreement and Mediacom’s Acceptable Use Policy. Usage allowances and Internet speeds are subject to change by Mediacom at any time. Refer to the Additional Terms and Conditions-Monthly Usage Allowance at http://www.mediacomcable.com for complete details of the usage allowance.”
We don’t know where you’re getting the “unlimited internet” idea, but 150 gigs is enough that it might as well be considered unlimited. It’s enough for you to download multiple Netflix movies every day. The purpose of the low-income plans is to allow customers to do email, apply for jobs, check with doctors, etc. It was never intended to be enough for someone to download multiple movies every day and/or do heavy gaming.
Hi I am 67 a senior citizen and I need cheaper internet and cable on a fixed income and I received Medicare and Medicaid and food stamps.i am with Mediacom right now.
We’re going to assume that Mediacom has told you that you are ineligible because you are a current customer. Is that correct, Juanita? If so, check out the other plans listed at the following link:
That’s the kind of information that you need to research yourself, Peggy. We cannot track each of the programs down to the zip code level. Contact the low-income internet plans in your state to see if they offer service at your home. You can find all those companies here:
“We” don’t offer it, Melissa. The only thing we offer is information. You need to contact the providers of low-income internet directly using the contact info we provide in the article above.
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Kyisha. You should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best, and then enroll with that company. Here’s where you can check them all out:
We’re not Mediacom, Jennifer, so we can’t answer your question with any degree of accuracy. But make sure you check out ALL the low-income plans before you enroll with any of them. Here’s where you can find them:
I am wondering , for low income internet and tv are you in clemmington Nj thank you , if not do u have any info on any other company as having hard time in my area. Thank you Marcia belas
You’re running into the same problem so many people living in rural areas have. It’s tough to find service in your area. We would suggest that you look at ALL the Low-income internet plans to find the one that fits your needs best (if you’re lucky, you’ll find one):
We have no way of knowing the specifics to know if you qualify, Carmen. But here’s our suggestion: Go the the following link and read about ALL the low-income internet plans. You may qualify for some of them, you may not qualify for others. Find out which one fits your needs best and enroll with that company. Here’s that link:
We always recommend that you consider our lists as pretty-accurate-but-not-100%-foolproof. The moment we compile a list, cable companies begin winning bids in some communities, losing bids in other, and trading territories with other cable companies. So Mediacom may well handle Calhoun County today. Or tomorrow. Or next week. You should call customer service at the number we provided just to confirm.
We can’t track availability down to the zip code level, Melissa, but we’d suggest that you check out all the low-income plans to find one that works for you. You can find them all at this link:
We cannot, Donna, because we are not MediaCom. You’ll need to contact the company’s customer service team using the contact info we provided in the article.
So does this mean we can watch TV every night or will that put us over? And is it able to have a Wii hooked up so I can watch Netflix without going over?
Check out all the low-income internet plans at the following link, Britt. We’re confident you’ll find one that’s available in your area and for which you’re eligible.
There are some plans available that are not tied to children and the free school lunch program, Jamie. You can read about all the plans at the link below. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Neither of them are available everywhere in the country, but you live where they are available:
Hi I live in Illinois and didn’t see my town on the list unfortunately. I live in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Can you please look into it because maybe it’s just not on the list. I really hope my area is covered. I appreciate it. Thank you, Amy Dorsett
Our lists of cities should be considered a rough guideline and not an all-inclusive list, Amy. In other words, you should probably contact MediaCom’s customer service team to determine if your town is covered.
But don’t forget that there are lots of other low-income plans available. Check them all out carefully fo find the ones available in your area for which you may qualify. You can find that complete list here:
Have you checked our complete list of low-income service providers, Kathy? Here’s where you can find the list, all the eligibility requirements, and a pretty good idea of where each plan is available:
I have been trying to get an application processed for my mother for about a month and a half via AT&T “access”. They were very quick with a denial, because they couldn’t see clearly her snap card. However, when I faxed the approval letter. Emailed a color scan of her card… NOTHING!!! For weeks. It is all very hinky, they are definitely fight to keep people OFF, slowing the process to a crawl for approvals. Something very Hinky is going on. This is what comes of “Voluntary” programs. I plan to complain to the FCC. But, most of them are part of the DC revolving door and just binding their time to get a cushy job in one of the media monopolies they have allowed to be created. Disgusting.
Sorry to hear about your problems, AP, but you’re not the first reader to make a similar complaint. Please do a follow-up comment and our readers know the result of your FCC complaint.
Can I also get cable as well as the low income inter net, of course I know there’s an extra fee for cable t.v ? Also I certainly will need to purchase a laptop. Would I be able to make payments add to my bill or is that only available to us by full payment first.
Cable TV is a whole other animal. There’s no low-income discount available on cable TV. So although you can get a free cell phone and discounted Internet, you’d be required to pay full price for cable TV (if anyone knows of a plan that offers free or steeply discounted cable TV, please let us know about it).
Unfortunately, there is also no payment plan available for the laptops. It’s a one-time, one payment purchase.
There is one option for you, Patricia, which we’ll get to shortly. First, you should know that there are no national plans available based on either age or disability. There is a pilot program for seniors currently being conducted, but the results are not in yet and it will not be rolled out in the foreseeable future.
Now let’s get to the possible solution. It’s called PCs for People and it’s an excellent program. The only hang-up might be this: It’s only available in areas covered by Sprint’s national network. If you live in one of those areas, this may be exactly what you need. Here’s where you can read about all the low-income Internet plans, including PCs for People:
Forgot to mention many say good in our state (NC) just met requirements and get internet cheap ….. still looking and haven’t found anything for low income seniors on food stamps
Really a waste of time I’ve searched all morning all offers seem to say yes its available in my state of NC but when zip code is checked …. NONE NOT ONE cheap internet service is in my city !
I am looking for something that is low cost for someone who is on Social Security Disability. I am on a fixed income. Does this apply for low cost cable and internet with comcast? I currently have Time Warner and can barely keep up with the high cost of the cable/internet package.
Complete B.S. to get you to call them!!! Don’t offer this to very many areas, even if it says your state!!! Just another way to sale you exactly what you were not looking for DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME!
I have three children they are in high school, junior high and middle school all needing the internet due t school. I am on disability, single mother and have limited monies. Would appreciate your help in a discounted amount so I can provide the Internet for my children. Thank you for considering us!
I have internet and cable right now but it is costing me way to much and I may have to drop something can’t keep it all. I would like to know if I can get the $9.98 internet service for my family. My grandson lives with me and he get the free lunches at school
I cannot afford internet and phone too costly and phone is constantly malfunctioning and have to be replaced more often
. I am 60 years old for decent use
Dear, i need free internet or $10/month and i am for long time with no job and no income and no children so we are human who need help although we do not have children so we need unlimited high speed internet for free so we seek for job and other things so help please
I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. For the past 2 yrs I have had internet service through clear. Sprint has bought them out and now they will not be servicing customers under the account of Clear.com. I have been paying almost 58.00 a month for service and its killing me. I did a search online for cheap internet service. the provider that do offer service to low income households require that you have a child on a food subsidy program to be eligible for the low cost internet service for seniors. I have no children. I feel that this is not fair to seniors as I would think most would not have any children, but this is what is on their web page. Can anyone help me?
Distressed Senior
I live in East Moline, IL. My daughter and I live in low income. She is on SSI, but does not go to school. She was a child Left behind. My question is would we qualify for any discounts with mediacom as we are on a fixed income, and what little I get runs out December 15, 2015. Thanks for any assistance. I am presently a media com customer at *** Avenue, East Moline, IL.
it is a joke why they offer cheap interenet only if you have kids in school ? i am a senior where are the deals for us and most of the deals are not in my area so what is the point ???
comcast seems to take over all of broward county i need someone else comcast service is awful hope someone can give some insight i am in margate fl.
This site is informational. It does not offer services. The service mentioned in the above information is offered by MediaCom. Check with MediaCom for service availablilty. I found a MediaCom website that list some cities they service in Michigan. http://michigan.mediacomtv.net/
Your website says this service is available in Michigan. However, I was unable to find a listing of cities for Michigan that you offer this service to 🙁
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Pamela says
I’m very low income and we need internet it’s a must since covid everything is done online but I feel it’s wrong to charge for it’s data and hotspot I feel it’s just a way to rip people off if you buy it it’s not right what they do making people believe unlimited data but it’s not unlimited found out and that’s wrong charge monthly fee and should be unlimited like says it’s false advertisement thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
As it says in our summary: “Includes Mediacom Connect2Compete residential service plan that provides a usage allowance of up to 150 Gigabytes per monthly billing cycle. Greater usage will result in additional charges of $10, excluding taxes and fees, for every increment of up to 50 additional Gigabytes used. For example, if usage exceeds the allowance by 51 Gigabytes, an additional charge of $20 will result. Usage cannot exceed that of a typical residential customer and must conform to the requirements of the Mediacom Online ® Internet Access Service Customer and User Agreement and Mediacom’s Acceptable Use Policy. Usage allowances and Internet speeds are subject to change by Mediacom at any time. Refer to the Additional Terms and Conditions-Monthly Usage Allowance at http://www.mediacomcable.com for complete details of the usage allowance.”
We don’t know where you’re getting the “unlimited internet” idea, but 150 gigs is enough that it might as well be considered unlimited. It’s enough for you to download multiple Netflix movies every day. The purpose of the low-income plans is to allow customers to do email, apply for jobs, check with doctors, etc. It was never intended to be enough for someone to download multiple movies every day and/or do heavy gaming.
Lashida Brown says
Low cost internet information
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You are correct. That’s what this website is all about.
Bridgett says
Do u have anything for senior citizens?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out this article we just posted. It’s as if it were written just to answer your question:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/internet-essentials-expands-low-income-disabled-medicaid-seniors
Juanita mosely says
Hi I am 67 a senior citizen and I need cheaper internet and cable on a fixed income and I received Medicare and Medicaid and food stamps.i am with Mediacom right now.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re going to assume that Mediacom has told you that you are ineligible because you are a current customer. Is that correct, Juanita? If so, check out the other plans listed at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best, but pay particular attention to PCs for People.
Jernean howard says
I would love to sign up
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Then that’s exactly what you should do, Jernean.
Peggy L Slade says
I am looking for low income (under $35,000 yr,husband & wife only) internet for my zip code 27871-9563, please help.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s the kind of information that you need to research yourself, Peggy. We cannot track each of the programs down to the zip code level. Contact the low-income internet plans in your state to see if they offer service at your home. You can find all those companies here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Melissa Neuhaus says
I’m looking for the $10 internet or low income family internet that you offer
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
“We” don’t offer it, Melissa. The only thing we offer is information. You need to contact the providers of low-income internet directly using the contact info we provide in the article above.
Kyisha patterson says
I’m looking to get the $10 internet .
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Kyisha. You should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best, and then enroll with that company. Here’s where you can check them all out:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Carolyn says
Are you in Texas?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Is who in Texas? Mediacom or CheapInternet.com?
Chris says
Does this come with a wireless router or would we be required to use Ethernet cables to connect
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact Mediacom customer service for the specifics, Chris.
Jennifer Whetse says
Do you offer wifi at a reduced rate for low income families in glenwood ia with 2 kids recieving free lunch ?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Mediacom, Jennifer, so we can’t answer your question with any degree of accuracy. But make sure you check out ALL the low-income plans before you enroll with any of them. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Marie Gray says
Do you need to have a home phone in order to receive this service?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No.
Marcia Belas says
I am wondering , for low income internet and tv are you in clemmington Nj thank you , if not do u have any info on any other company as having hard time in my area. Thank you Marcia belas
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’re running into the same problem so many people living in rural areas have. It’s tough to find service in your area. We would suggest that you look at ALL the Low-income internet plans to find the one that fits your needs best (if you’re lucky, you’ll find one):
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gloria Johnson says
why isn’t this offered to low income seniors who live alone?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are programs for which you may qualify, Gloria. Check out PCs for People and 4GCommunity at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
They are great options if they’re available in your area.
Carmen says
Hello, i just move to decatur michigan
We are an elder couple, & in disability
Do we qualify for this program?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We have no way of knowing the specifics to know if you qualify, Carmen. But here’s our suggestion: Go the the following link and read about ALL the low-income internet plans. You may qualify for some of them, you may not qualify for others. Find out which one fits your needs best and enroll with that company. Here’s that link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ms. Thompson says
I am going to be the elephant in the room, you have listed nearly every county for service in Alabama except Calhoun????
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We always recommend that you consider our lists as pretty-accurate-but-not-100%-foolproof. The moment we compile a list, cable companies begin winning bids in some communities, losing bids in other, and trading territories with other cable companies. So Mediacom may well handle Calhoun County today. Or tomorrow. Or next week. You should call customer service at the number we provided just to confirm.
Melissa A Hardwick says
My state , Kentucky, is listed but no cities at all. Just wondering if it’s available in Burnside Ky 42519
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We can’t track availability down to the zip code level, Melissa, but we’d suggest that you check out all the low-income plans to find one that works for you. You can find them all at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Donna Hankins says
am interestedin mediacom lowcost internet, could you send me more information
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We cannot, Donna, because we are not MediaCom. You’ll need to contact the company’s customer service team using the contact info we provided in the article.
Amanda Rifenburgh says
So does this mean we can watch TV every night or will that put us over? And is it able to have a Wii hooked up so I can watch Netflix without going over?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
These are basic programs, Amanda, and watching Netflix will quickly eat up all your available gigs.
Britt says
I live in Marshfield mo and I’m wondering who provides internet for low income families.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans at the following link, Britt. We’re confident you’ll find one that’s available in your area and for which you’re eligible.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jamie Kelly says
my child isnt old enough to be in school and i receive food stamps and ssi would i still be able to get the service
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are some plans available that are not tied to children and the free school lunch program, Jamie. You can read about all the plans at the link below. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Neither of them are available everywhere in the country, but you live where they are available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Amy Dorsett says
Hi I live in Illinois and didn’t see my town on the list unfortunately. I live in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Can you please look into it because maybe it’s just not on the list. I really hope my area is covered. I appreciate it. Thank you, Amy Dorsett
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Our lists of cities should be considered a rough guideline and not an all-inclusive list, Amy. In other words, you should probably contact MediaCom’s customer service team to determine if your town is covered.
But don’t forget that there are lots of other low-income plans available. Check them all out carefully fo find the ones available in your area for which you may qualify. You can find that complete list here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kathy Smith says
I am in Buckeye, AX and disabled 53 yrs old.. Anyway for me to get it here?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you checked our complete list of low-income service providers, Kathy? Here’s where you can find the list, all the eligibility requirements, and a pretty good idea of where each plan is available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
alicia says
Do you have anything for Reno nv
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Go through all the plans located on this page, Alicia. We know you’ll find one that serves Reno.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ap says
I have been trying to get an application processed for my mother for about a month and a half via AT&T “access”. They were very quick with a denial, because they couldn’t see clearly her snap card. However, when I faxed the approval letter. Emailed a color scan of her card… NOTHING!!! For weeks. It is all very hinky, they are definitely fight to keep people OFF, slowing the process to a crawl for approvals. Something very Hinky is going on. This is what comes of “Voluntary” programs. I plan to complain to the FCC. But, most of them are part of the DC revolving door and just binding their time to get a cushy job in one of the media monopolies they have allowed to be created. Disgusting.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry to hear about your problems, AP, but you’re not the first reader to make a similar complaint. Please do a follow-up comment and our readers know the result of your FCC complaint.
Tonya Morris says
Can I also get cable as well as the low income inter net, of course I know there’s an extra fee for cable t.v ? Also I certainly will need to purchase a laptop. Would I be able to make payments add to my bill or is that only available to us by full payment first.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cable TV is a whole other animal. There’s no low-income discount available on cable TV. So although you can get a free cell phone and discounted Internet, you’d be required to pay full price for cable TV (if anyone knows of a plan that offers free or steeply discounted cable TV, please let us know about it).
Unfortunately, there is also no payment plan available for the laptops. It’s a one-time, one payment purchase.
Patricia Hunr says
I am a disable senior citizen and I am not able to pay for high speed internet. Can you help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is one option for you, Patricia, which we’ll get to shortly. First, you should know that there are no national plans available based on either age or disability. There is a pilot program for seniors currently being conducted, but the results are not in yet and it will not be rolled out in the foreseeable future.
Now let’s get to the possible solution. It’s called PCs for People and it’s an excellent program. The only hang-up might be this: It’s only available in areas covered by Sprint’s national network. If you live in one of those areas, this may be exactly what you need. Here’s where you can read about all the low-income Internet plans, including PCs for People:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Debi says
Forgot to mention many say good in our state (NC) just met requirements and get internet cheap ….. still looking and haven’t found anything for low income seniors on food stamps
Debi says
Really a waste of time I’ve searched all morning all offers seem to say yes its available in my state of NC but when zip code is checked …. NONE NOT ONE cheap internet service is in my city !
lillian says
This is very help helpfuul
Kathryn Jordan says
I am looking for something that is low cost for someone who is on Social Security Disability. I am on a fixed income. Does this apply for low cost cable and internet with comcast? I currently have Time Warner and can barely keep up with the high cost of the cable/internet package.
Amber says
Complete B.S. to get you to call them!!! Don’t offer this to very many areas, even if it says your state!!! Just another way to sale you exactly what you were not looking for DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME!
Heather simon says
I have three children they are in high school, junior high and middle school all needing the internet due t school. I am on disability, single mother and have limited monies. Would appreciate your help in a discounted amount so I can provide the Internet for my children. Thank you for considering us!
Heather simon says
Income low 3 kids Internet too .high
Audrey says
I have internet and cable right now but it is costing me way to much and I may have to drop something can’t keep it all. I would like to know if I can get the $9.98 internet service for my family. My grandson lives with me and he get the free lunches at school
jean says
I cannot afford internet and phone too costly and phone is constantly malfunctioning and have to be replaced more often
. I am 60 years old for decent use
loretta mallia says
I have an internet now @80 a month. Can’t afford it anymore. Need something within my reach. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income
ndrn says
Dear, i need free internet or $10/month and i am for long time with no job and no income and no children so we are human who need help although we do not have children so we need unlimited high speed internet for free so we seek for job and other things so help please
Trudie Baggett says
I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. For the past 2 yrs I have had internet service through clear. Sprint has bought them out and now they will not be servicing customers under the account of Clear.com. I have been paying almost 58.00 a month for service and its killing me. I did a search online for cheap internet service. the provider that do offer service to low income households require that you have a child on a food subsidy program to be eligible for the low cost internet service for seniors. I have no children. I feel that this is not fair to seniors as I would think most would not have any children, but this is what is on their web page. Can anyone help me?
Distressed Senior
Eileen says
I live in East Moline, IL. My daughter and I live in low income. She is on SSI, but does not go to school. She was a child Left behind. My question is would we qualify for any discounts with mediacom as we are on a fixed income, and what little I get runs out December 15, 2015. Thanks for any assistance. I am presently a media com customer at *** Avenue, East Moline, IL.
peter says
Thanks for the info.
Cheryll says
Is this service subsidized by the federal government? If so, can you provide the details? Thanks.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No it’s not.
darlene says
it is a joke why they offer cheap interenet only if you have kids in school ? i am a senior where are the deals for us and most of the deals are not in my area so what is the point ???
comcast seems to take over all of broward county i need someone else comcast service is awful hope someone can give some insight i am in margate fl.
thanks
Lynda Cordova says
Cheapest price I found searching was $34.99 a month. That’s not nearly cheap enough.
Betsy says
I got their low-income service last year. They just doubled my bill. They say the offer is only good for 12 months.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s not right. Sounds like you got put on a regular plan with a teaser rate, not a low-income plan. Was your first 12 months at $9.95?
Brandon says
This site is informational. It does not offer services. The service mentioned in the above information is offered by MediaCom. Check with MediaCom for service availablilty. I found a MediaCom website that list some cities they service in Michigan. http://michigan.mediacomtv.net/
Good luck!
Heather says
Your website says this service is available in Michigan. However, I was unable to find a listing of cities for Michigan that you offer this service to 🙁